The Environmental Working Group has provided an easy way to let Congress know that you want them to give organic growers a fair shake in the farm bill.
Entries Tagged as 'Farm Bill'
Online petition boosts organic methods in farm bill
July 11th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, Healthy eating, local food
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It’s time to speak up now for a better farm bill—and better food
July 7th, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, General, Healthy eating, local food
U.S. Agriculture Committee will vote the week of July 16 on the proposed farm bill and any amendments to it. The people who want healthy food and healthy farm practices, including sustainable agriculture, conservation and local food programs, need to contact committee members now. Link provides information on issues and how to contact Congress.
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Lawmakers, media fail farmers and consumers
June 22nd, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, General, Healthy eating
The congressional subcommittee that declined to reform farm subsidies has failed U.S. taxpayers and consumers by maintaining wrongheaded approach to agriculture. The regional news media hasn’t helped, either, in failing to keep readers up to date on this big, unsexy issue.
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Don’t yawn; we’re talking about our food here!
May 29th, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Farm Bill, Healthy eating, local food
The Farm Bill determines what we eat and at what price, but speaking up can make a difference.
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A manifesto for good food
April 22nd, 2007 · No Comments · Environment, Farm Bill
As Michael Pollan writes, the massive Farm Bill has a huge effect on what we eat, and we as eaters need to pay attention.
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